General
drawing the defense
What does drawing the defense mean?
When a player's drive or threat attracts an extra defender, opening up a teammate.
"He drew the defense and hit the roll man."
Origin
Descriptive offensive-read term.
Frequently asked questions
What does drawing the defense mean?
It's when a player's drive or scoring threat pulls an extra defender toward them, freeing up a teammate.
Why is drawing the defense useful?
It creates open shots for teammates — once two defenders commit to the ball-handler, someone else is left open.
How do you use 'drawing the defense' in a sentence?
For example, 'He drew the defense and hit the roll man,' meaning he attracted defenders then passed to an open teammate.
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